Where to See Santa in the La Crosse Area
As the holiday season approaches, La Crosse transforms into a winter wonderland filled with festive cheer and opportunities to create lasting memories. One of the most magical traditions of the season is meeting Santa Claus, and in La Crosse, there’s no shortage of ways to do so!
Keep checking back to the guide through the season because new Santa events are added as they pop up! Have an upcoming Santa sighting to share? Submit it to our calendar here or send us an email.
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SANTA EVENTS BY MONTH
NOVEMBER SANTA EVENTS
Holiday Open House | Downtown La Crosse
November 14 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us in downtown La Crosse, WI on November 14th from 4-8pm for an enchanting start to the holiday...
Holiday Tree Lighting with Santa | Dash Park
November 19 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Join us at Dash-Park in Onalaska for our annual tree lighting of the giant Christmas tree in Dash-Pa...
Santa’s Arrival | Valley View Mall
November 29 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Santa’s Arrival Saturday, November 29, 2025 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Valley View Mall – Parade start...
Holiday Light Up Parade | Central Park, Trempealeau
November 30 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Mark your Calendars for Trempealeau’s Holiday Light Up Parade at Central Park! Sunday, November 30...
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DECEMBER SANTA EVENTS
Christmas Fun | Sunrise Orchards
December 6 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Make Festive Memories at Sunrise Orchards! Bring the whole family and kick off the holiday season at...
Jinglefest | Downtown Holmen
December 6 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Celebrate the holidays in Downtown Holmen! Join us for the 6th Annual Jinglefest Holmen for the Holi...
Hip-Hop Breakfast with Santa | Mathy Boys & Girls Club
December 6 @ 10:00 am - 1:30 pm
Hope Restores & Black Student Leaders present the 5th annual: Hip Hop Breakfast with Santa! Wear...
Santa at the Market | The Market, Trempealeau
December 6 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Our 3rd Annual, Santa at the Market is here! December 6th, 11 am – 4 pm Stop by to visit with ...
Santa & Mrs. Claus Visit | Natty West
December 6 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Saturday 12/6 from 1-4pm…..in our event line up for A Very Natty Christmas, we were informed that ...
OCC Auxiliary Holiday Fair | Onalaska Care Center
December 6 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Save the Date! The OCC Auxiliary Holiday Fair is almost here! Join us Saturday, December 6th from 2-...
Light up the Park | Mormon Coulee Park
December 6 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Come visit with SANTA, hot chocolate & treats.Take a hayride through the lights or warm up by th...
Winter Wonderland Brunch | The Waterfront
December 7 @ 8:30 am - 10:30 am
Celebrate the season at our Annual Winter Wonderland Brunch on Sunday, December 7th, in the festive ...
Brunch with Santa and Mrs. Claus | Holmen Area Community Center
December 7 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Bring your little ones for a delightful morning filled with joy and wonder. Join us for Brunch with ...
Winter Wonderland Brunch | The Waterfront
December 7 @ 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Celebrate the season at our Annual Winter Wonderland Brunch on Sunday, December 7th, in the festive ...
Annual Santa Run | French Island
December 7 @ 11:30 am - 3:00 pm
The Town of Campbell Fire Department is escorting Santa around French Island on Sunday the 7th of De...
Signing Santa Claus | CESA 4 Campus, West Salem
December 7 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Here’s a calendar worthy date because who doesn’t love a signing Santa Claus? Date: December 7th...
Santa & Mrs Claus Visit! | Play Grounds Of La Crosse
December 12 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Santa & Mrs. Claus are making a special stop at Play Grounds Of La Crosse! Bring your family and...
Jingle Bell JAMboree | Houser Onalaska YMCA
December 12 @ 5:00 pm - 7:45 pm
Join us for the first-ever Jingle Bell JAMboree: a family-friendly holiday extravaganza at the House...
Pancake Breakfast with Santa | West Salem American Legion
December 13 @ 8:30 am - 11:00 am
Bring the whole family for pancakes and pictures with Santa. Bring your camera and get the kids pict...
Santa & Mrs. Claus Visit The Museum | Children’s Museum of La Crosse
December 13 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Get your list and wishes ready for a very special visit from SANTA and Mrs. Claus! Special programs,...
Breakfast With Santa | Great River Harley-Davidson
December 13 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Breakfast With Santa at Great River Harley-Davidson! December 13th • 10AM–1PM The holiday magic ...
Meet and Greet: Santa and Mrs. Claus | Bangor Library
December 13 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Bring the whole family for a special Meet and Greet event with Santa and Mrs. Claus, where kids can ...
Meet & Greet: Santa and Mrs. Claus | Bangor Library
December 13 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Bring the whole family for a special Meet and Greet event with Santa and Mrs. Claus, where kids can ...
Light up the Park | Mormon Coulee Park
December 13 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Come visit with SANTA, hot chocolate & treats.Take a hayride through the lights or warm up by th...
Breakfast with Santa | Holmen American Legion
December 14 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am
Celebrate the season on December 14th from 8-11am with a festive breakfast hosted by the Holmen Amer...
Visit with Santa | Cashton
December 14 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Santa is coming to town. Santa will again be coming to Cashton, traveling around town in a fire truc...
Sketti With Santa | Onalaska American Legion
December 14 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Bring some toys, get fed, and meet Santa! The Warrior Brotherhood has a win, win, win for everyone f...
Family Connection Night: Christmas Edition | Northside Community Church
December 16 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Family Connection Night: Christmas Edition Hosted by Safe Families for Children Western Wisconsin Tu...
Big BLUE Christmas Party | Wild Child Indoor Playground
December 18 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Date: Thursday, December 18th, 2025 Time: 4:30PM – 6:30PM Location: Wild Child Indoor Playgrou...
Santa Visit | Sweet Valley Artisans
December 20 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Santa is coming to Sweet Valley Artisans! Join us on Saturday, December 20th from 10:00 AM to Noon f...
Kids Holiday Party | The Rivoli
December 20 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
It’s that time of year! Come enjoy some holiday cheer while meeting Santa Claus and watching a...
Coon Valley Community Christmas | Coon Valley Village Hall
December 20 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Join us at the Coon Valley Village Hall December 20, 12pm-2pm for Christmas fun for all!
Crafts with Santa | Valley View Mall
December 20 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Crafts with Santa Valley View MallSaturday, December 20, 2025 | 1 PM – 3 PM Get elfed up for the h...
Big BLUE Christmas Party | Wild Child Indoor Playground
December 21 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Date: Sunday, December 21st, 2025 Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Location: Wild Child Indoor Playgr...
Skate with Santa | Omni Center
December 21 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Join us for this family fun event of ice skating with Santa! This is a free event and ice skates are...
Santa Claus is Coming! | Pizza Ranch
December 23 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
As you know, Tuesday Nights at Pizza Ranch are for the kids! Every Tuesday, kids ages 3-10 eat for F...
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